Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1394 The Changes at Lakeside Residence

Xuan Nan Continent, Taiyuan Realm.

Deep within a bustling market town in the southern land.

Deep within the majestic and spiritual peaks, a tranquil, emerald-green lake lies shrouded in a vast expanse of white mist, where palaces and pavilions are scattered, exuding a serene and elegant atmosphere.

At this moment, a desolate atmosphere enveloped the central courtyard of Linghu Lake.

A blue lotus platform was rooted in the courtyard, with slender branches like tentacles surrounding a figure in the center of the platform, and a continuous stream of wood-elemental spiritual energy flowing into the nearly withered body.

"Lingyi, there's no need for this!"

Surrounded by layers of spiritual branches, an incredibly aged face gently shook its head.

Even with the support of a massive wood-elemental spiritual energy, the wrinkles on his aged face deepened rapidly at a visible speed, his white hair lost its luster at a visible pace, and his entire body became withered and emaciated.

Sugiichi felt the life force rapidly draining from his body, but he felt no fear. Instead, a sense of calm and peace appeared in his old, cloudy eyes.

At this moment, memories of the past flooded his mind like a tide.

From the loss of both parents when he was young, to his later struggles in the cultivation world with his even younger sister, everything is so clear, as if it happened just yesterday.

Of course, compared to countless other cultivators struggling to survive at the bottom, the siblings were undoubtedly very lucky, because they were fortunate enough to meet that young master.

Looking back now, it all seems almost dreamlike.

That young master was the greatest stroke of luck for the siblings in their lives.

Shan Quan was of average talent, just one of the most ordinary cultivators among the masses. But even so, with the help of that young master, he successfully established his foundation and later owned his own merchant shop, his status no less than that of a Golden Core cultivator outside.

Of course, the one who benefited the most was her younger sister, Shan Lingyi.

Now, my younger sister is a true Nascent Soul True Lord, high above and in control of a region.

Thinking of this, Sugiichi couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.

What more could one ask for in life?
Sugizumi slowly turned her gaze forward.

The white-clad figure who had grown up with him since childhood now wore a sorrowful expression, and powerful magical energy continuously emerged around him, activating the azure lotus platform, seemingly trying to forcibly retain the life force within him.

But all of this was ultimately in vain.

Sugiichi's current physical body is like a large vat riddled with holes. Once the extremely rare wood-type life force enters his body, it will rapidly dissipate and cannot stay.

"Lingyi, stop!"

Upon hearing Shan Quan speak again, Shan Lingyi's sorrowful eyes seemed to regain some clarity, and the surging magical power around her gradually dissipated.

She understood that her brother's passing was inevitable.

Thinking of this, Shan Lingyi's heart surged again.

Even though she had made ample preparations in her heart, when the moment arrived, she still found it difficult to suppress the overwhelming emotions that kept surging up from the depths of her heart. The sorrowful feelings surged through her like a tide.

She kept recalling everything she had shared with her brother.

After their parents passed away, the brother and sister depended on each other for survival, struggling at the bottom of the cultivation world. The brother, who was only at the early stage of Qi Refining at the time, risked his life to leave the market and go out to find spiritual herbs in order to exchange for some insignificant spiritual stone resources for her cultivation.

That purest and most selfless love comes from family affection.

The next moment, as if she had thought of something, a rare murderous intent appeared in Shan Lingyi's beautiful eyes.

"Don't worry, brother,"

"The Twin Gold Alliance will definitely pay the price. Lingyi will make them all pay for their brother's death!"

As she spoke, Shan Lingyi's voice was full of coldness and sternness.

Deep within his heart, a malevolent intent was constantly gathering.

Although she is kind by nature, she also has her own Achilles' heel.

Seeing her sister's reaction, Sugizumi took the initiative to comfort her, saying, "Lingyi, there's no need for that!"

"Let's put aside whether this sneak attack is related to the Twin Gold Alliance. Even if it is, I don't care, brother!"

"Even without them, my lifespan is nearing its end, at most within the next year or two. In comparison, I, your elder brother, would much rather you wait safely until the young master returns to this world."

Before he could finish speaking...

Another sob, tinged with a crying tone, rang out.

"It must have been the Twin Gold Alliance. If it wasn't them, who would want to make things difficult for Father!"

"Those despicable villains secretly sent people to attack my father, causing him to repeatedly use puppets in battle and suffer a backlash from his own magical power. If it weren't for this, my father wouldn't have ended up in this situation."

Another young woman, dressed in a long red dress and standing gracefully beside him, spoke with anger on her face.

With some difficulty, Sugimoto turned his head to look at the woman in the red dress, his heart filled with affection, but he still had to put on a serious face.

"Nuan Nuan, all of this is just your speculation!"

"Although I have been kind to people over the years, running a business involves many parties and their interests, so I am bound to have offended quite a few people behind the scenes."

Just then, Shan Lingyi spoke up again: "Brother, don't worry, I know what to do!"

Upon hearing this, a bitter smile appeared in Sugiichi's eyes.

How could he not know that the mastermind behind the attack was the Twin Gold Alliance? However, the Twin Gold Alliance now had two powerful mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators with extraordinary abilities, making it far beyond Lingyi's ability to contend with.

The reason he interrupted his daughter was that he didn't want Shan Lingyi to take any risks because of this.

"Lingyi, your brother hopes you can ensure your own safety and absolutely must not take any risks for this matter!"

"Furthermore, Nuan Nuan has now reached the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment and still needs your help to break through to the Golden Core realm. Let's drop the matter of the Double Golden Alliance!"

"If they continue to press forward, we might as well abandon the shops in Yunhuan Immortal City, take Nuannuan and leave, then find a new place to stay and wait for the young master's arrival."

Seeing that her brother was still worried about her safety before he passed away, Shan Lingyi chose not to say anything more, but she had already made up her mind.

"Don't worry, brother!"

Shan Lingyi gently comforted her, "Lingyi knows what to do and will help Nuannuan enter the Golden Core realm. You don't need to worry."

Upon hearing this, Sugiichi gave a bitter smile to himself.

He knew his sister's mind was made up and she would definitely not compromise.

As the older brother who grew up with her, he naturally understood his younger sister's character. She seemed obedient and gentle on the surface, but in reality, she was resilient inside.

"That's it!"

"Your brother only hopes that you can prioritize your own safety before considering anything else."

Just then, Sugiichi suddenly began to tremble violently, his lips parted slightly but he could no longer speak clearly.

Upon seeing this, Shan Nuan immediately stepped forward and knelt down.

"Father!!!"

The sounds of grief and sorrow echoed in the courtyard.

"Nuan Nuan, there's no need to be sad about your father's passing. Your father is now 305 years old. Looking at the cultivation world, how many Foundation Establishment cultivators can outlive your father!"

Sugiichi continued to hold on to his last breath, forcing a smile onto his almost withered face: "It's just a pity that your father can't personally accompany Nuannuan as she strives to break through to the Golden Core realm!"

"However, I am not worried. With your talent and Lingyi's help, you will soon advance to the Golden Core realm." Upon hearing this, two lines of tears instantly slid down Shan Nuan's face.

After her father passed away, Nuannuan had no parents left.

"The cycle of life and death is ordained by Heaven!"

In the final moments before her soul dissipated, a smile of encouragement appeared in Sugiichi's eyes: "Though the road is long and arduous, the journey will surely lead to the destination!"

"May Nuannuan and her sister go even further!"

call!call!
Sugiichi's withered body scattered like blooming spirit flowers, and in the blink of an eye, the blue lotus platform was empty.

From that time on, there was no more Shanquan in the world.

"Father!"

Shan Nuan knelt on the blue lotus platform, weeping bitterly.

the other side.

Shan Lingyi, who was originally quiet and sad, was now in a special state of neither sorrow nor joy.

Sugiichi's passing completely erased the bond of kinship in her heart.

call!call!
The previously calm internal magical power surged forth like a torrent in an instant.

A layer of mist seemed to gradually dissipate from the depths of his soul.

At this moment, she felt her soul become clear, and her previously difficult-to-break through spiritual barriers instantly grew stronger.

Deep in the dantian.

The last trace of magical power dissipated, and the perfect aura of the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm emanated from it.

Shan Lingyi gazed silently at the empty blue lotus platform, a trace of sadness resurfacing in her eyes.

She naturally understood why her cultivation and spiritual power had suddenly advanced.

When she was trying to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, although she overcame the tribulation of inner demons, the deep emotional ties she felt forcibly triggered by the tribulation still left a flaw in her mental state.

Now, with Sugiichi's passing, that flaw in his mental state has been completely mended.

The ordeal of inner demons has only finally come to a complete end today.

Looking at Shan Nuan who was still crying, Shan Lingyi slowly walked forward and hugged Shan Nuan: "Nuan Nuan, don't be sad. Remember your brother's words. He hopes that you can break through to the Golden Core Realm and fulfill his dying wish."

"As for the Twin Gold Alliance, you don't need to worry about it. I will make them pay the price!"

Upon hearing this, Shan Nuan seemed to regain some clarity, and then, suppressing her grief, she comforted her with misty eyes, "Aunt, there's no need for this. Father certainly doesn't want you to take any risks because of this. Let's just let the matter of the Double Gold Alliance go."

Although she also longed to avenge her father, she didn't want her aunt to get hurt because of it.

"child!"

A hint of pity appeared in Shan Lingyi's eyes.

She naturally realized that Shan Nuan was concerned for her safety.

"Don't worry, your aunt is here to protect you and help you reach the Golden Core stage. How could she lose her mind over this? You don't need to worry about this."

A murderous glint appeared in Shan Lingyi's eyes.

After her soul advanced, she felt more confident and was not afraid at all, even when facing the two peak Nascent Soul cultivators from the Twin Gold Alliance.

It should be noted that, as a Nascent Soul cultivator specializing in puppetry, most of her strength comes from powerful spirit puppets.

When she came to the Xuan Nan Continent, she had already refined several powerful spirit puppets at the peak of the mid-stage of the fourth rank, not to mention the life-saving trump cards bestowed upon her by her other husbands.

After her breakthrough in spiritual power, she was confident that she could simultaneously control two peak mid-stage fourth-tier spirit puppets.

After escorting Shan Nuan to a private room to rest,

Shan Lingyi returned to the courtyard once again.

At this moment, a thoughtful look appeared in her eyes.

She has now reached the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage, but she has not yet broken through to the middle Nascent Soul stage, making it difficult for her to go to the Twin Gold Alliance alone for revenge. Therefore, she must make a careful plan.

Ideally, the two members of the Double Gold Alliance should be separated and dealt with one by one.

After a brief moment of consideration, Shan Lingyi made up her mind.

"I wonder when my husband came to this chaotic world!"

A hint of love appeared in Shan Lingyi's eyes.

If my husband were to come in person, not to mention the mere Twin Gold Alliance, even those top Nascent Soul forces would be nothing to worry about.

Shan Lingyi gently shook her head.

Even her husband probably never imagined that the Taiyuan Realm would be so chaotic, even utterly chaotic.

This once peaceful land, controlled by the five most powerful forces, is now unrecognizable.

Ancient alien races roam freely, demons are resurrected, and a terrifying sea race lurks deep in the South China Sea, its power threatening to overwhelm the order of the world.

For example, Yunhuan Immortal City, where she is now, was originally guarded by the Lingbao Sect, so no one dared to come and act recklessly.

Even ancient powers like the Lingbao Sect, which once stood at the pinnacle of heaven and earth, are now forced to shrink back. As a result, Yunhuan Immortal City has lost its protection and attracted countless eyes.

The next moment, as if she had thought of something, a deep meaning appeared in Shan Lingyi's eyes.

The emergence of the Twin Gold Alliance is by no means accidental. There is likely an even more terrifying powerful figure protecting them. We must deal with the Twin Gold Alliance as soon as possible and then retreat quickly.

Just as she was rapidly completing her revenge plan.

Suddenly, two streaks of light, both radiating immense Nascent Soul power, rushed toward the Lakeside Residence at the same time.

"Is Fellow Daoist Linglong here?"

An aged voice, filled with tension and panic, quickly rang out.

"Fellow Daoists, please come in!"

Seeing the nervous expressions on the two people's faces, Shan Lingyi immediately knew that something big was about to happen.

The white-robed old man in the air and another middle-aged man in a golden-patterned Taoist robe could no longer care about etiquette and quickly descended towards the courtyard in the center of the lake.

"Fellow Daoist Linglong, something terrible has happened!"

The white-robed elder spoke first: "The Twin Gold Alliance no longer conceals its wolfish ambitions. The outer perimeter of Yunhuan Immortal City has been completely surrounded by them. According to the latest news, two mid-Nascent Soul stage experts are heading towards Yunhuan Immortal City."

Seeing their panic and tension, Shan Lingyi felt a surge of joy.

Unexpectedly, the Twin Gold Alliance couldn't resist making the first move.

This saves her the trouble of actively seeking opportunities.

"Fellow Daoists, please don't be in such a hurry!"

With a calm expression, Shan Lingyi continued to give instructions: "Immediately arrange for all shops to close, and everyone to go to the formation's stronghold to take charge and be ready to activate the formation at any time."

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(End of this chapter)